Blowing device

ABSTRACT

A blowing device useful for acquisition of blowing and/or aspiring abilities, wherein the user is directed to blow and/or aspire is a predetemined manner. This novel devise comprising an envelope; at least one movable element located inside the inner portion of said envelope; a maneuverable tube of an open bore, having a proximal portion and a distal portion; said tube is protruded into said envelope at the proximal end and extended to a mouthpiece, adapted to be in communication with said user mouth; the distal portion of said tube is further extended into the inner portion of the envelope; wherein said movable element is directed to move in a predetermined course by a means of the blowing and/or aspiration characteristics.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to a blowing device useful foracquisition of blowing and/or aspiring abilities. More particularly, thepresent invention relates to a blowing trainer, also useful as a blowinggame, and to a method for using the same.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The respiratory system allows us to breathe. It also supplies oxygen tothe blood and removes carbon dioxide from our bodies. When we breathein, our lungs take in oxygen. When we breathe out, our lungs removecarbon dioxide and water from our bodies. The nose, mouth, windpipe,lungs and diaphragm are all parts of the respiratory system. Thediaphragm is a large muscle, which controls our breathing. When thediaphragm moves down, air is pulled into the lungs. When the diaphragmmoves up, air is pushed out of the lungs.

From the medical point of view, the ability to blow and to aspire isaffected by facial nerve or central nerve system (CNS) lesions, andcardiorespiratory diseases that effect the breathing mechanism. Facialnerve paralysis and CNS lesions cause weakness of the mimic muscles. Toblow and to aspire is an important part of the training for patientswith, atelectasis, pneumothorax or facing thoracic surgery and inprevention of complications for those who have to remain bed ridden fora long period.

Rehabilitation plays a primary role in improving patients' quality oflife, since some would have difficulties in performing daily activitiessuch as talking (disartia), kissing, blowing, aspiring, whistling andsipping, therefore causing a psycho-social life alteration. Two types ofmuscular therapy are known: passive therapy, wherein the therapistgenerates the movements, and active therapy, wherein the patientexercises the relevant muscles voluntarily. The patients usually lackincentive for the required daily practice of those exercises and themotivation or recovery is not always enough. This requires a strong willand patience, since the results are not immediate. The patients'attitude to the acquisition, and honing of ability are associated totheir own illness. Unclear sentence. This situation usually causesfeeling of sadness, depression and even resistance to the medicalindication of rehabilitation.

From the musical-training point of view, for centuries windinstrumentalists have been interested only in respiratory muscles andembouchure control. They have had no concept of input or feedback fromreceptors of both airflow and vibration of instruments. It isacknowledged in this respect that wind instruments are usually dividedinto four groups by shape of mouthpiece: Hole, wherein the playersdirect the air stream across the hole in order to bounce off the sharpedge causing it to vibrate; Flute; Reed, wherein sounds are made byvibrations of a single or double reed attached to the mouthpiece;clarinet, saxophone, oboe and faggot belong to this group; Cup, whereinsounds are made by vibrations of player's lips in the mouthpiece.Trumpet, horn and trombone belong to this group; and a straw-likewindpipe mouthpiece (i.e. ‘windpipe’). Hence, whistle, harmonica andbagpipe are also wind instruments that are sometimes played during bothexpiration and inspiration through the instrument.

Lastly, from the game-oriented point of view, several blowing devicesand toys have previously been presented in the art Thus for example,U.S. Pat. No. 4,438,587 to Marino disclosed a blowgun toy car launcher,U.S. Pat. No. 4,804,346 to Sheng disclosed an open mouth blowing bubbletoy and U.S. Pat. No. 4,586,482 to Di Pietro disclosed a toy blowgun.

Nevertheless, a cost effective, easy to handle, toddler-oriented blowingdevice adapted to provide the improvement or rehabilitation ofrespiratory related organs, for musical training etc has never beenpresented before.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the purpose of the present invention to provide a blowing device,adapted for a user to blow and/or aspire in a predetermined manner. Saiddevice comprises an envelope, at least one movable element locatedinside the inner portion of said envelope, and a directable (e.g.,tunable, adjustable, moveable, turnable and/or calibrateable-) tube ofopen bore. Said tube has a proximal portion and a distal portion. Itprotrudes into said envelope at the proximal end and extends to amouthpiece, adapted to be in communication with said user mouth; thedistal portion of said tube is further extended into the inner portionof the envelope. Said moveable element is directed to move in apredetermined course by a means of the blow and/or aspirationcharacteristics.

The present invention also relates to a rehabilitation device as definedabove, adapted to provide the improvement or rehabilitation ofrespiratory related organs. Those respiratory related organs arepreferably selected from facial motility muscles, nose, mouth, larynx,windpipe, lungs and diaphragm. This device is adapted to improve or torehabilitate respiratory related organs by a means selected from thegroup of improving ventilation, decreasing air trapping in the lungs,decreasing the work of breathing, improving breathing patterns andcausing general relaxation, coordinating diaphragm movement whenbreathing, causing less effort to be required for breathing and lessenergy to be used for breathing or any combination thereof.

The present invention also relates to a training device as definedabove, adapted to embouchure control. It is also in the scope of thepresent invention to provide a musical training device as defined above,wherein the mouthpiece is shaped as a hole; single, double or multiplereed system; a cup; a straw-like windpipe or any combination thereof.

The present invention also relates to a device as defined above, whereinthe envelope comprises one or more handles so the user is able to holdthe device effectively and hence to guide said envelope to a desiredorientation, so that the moveable element is directed to move in apredetermined course. In addition, the present invention also relates toa device as defined above, wherein at least the distal portion of thetube is tunable, so the moveable element is directed to move in apredetermined course by a means of directing the distal portion of thetube while blowing and/or aspiring towards the element, the innerportion of the envelope or any combination thereof.

The present invention also relates to a device as defined above,additionally comprising at least one attachment or auxiliary located inthe inner portion of the envelope. Preferably, at least one attachmentor auxiliary comprises an actuation means. According to one aspect ofthe present invention, the moveable portion is directed to move by meansof at least one attachment or auxiliary located in the inner portion ofthe envelope.

The present invention also relates to a device as defined above, whereinthe envelope comprises one or more inlet and/or outlet openings, whereineither the moveable elements or the wind is directed to pass throughsaid opening; wherein the envelope is either rigid or at least partiallyflexible; wherein the envelope comprises a square patterned shape,polygonal shape, rounded shape or any combination thereof, and/orfurther wherein the envelope is at least partially transparent.

The present invention also relates to a device as defined above, whereinthe envelope comprises a false base. Preferably, the false basecomprises at least one apex, curve, pathway, trail, slopes, recess,slot, opening, attachment and/or auxiliaries of any kind or size, drawnpatterns or any combination thereof.

The present invention also relates to a device as defined above, whereinthe tube comprises at least one attachment selected from valve;unidirectional valve; pipe; sound-maker unit, weathercock-like member;indicator; flow or flux meters, a filtering means or any combinationthereof.

The present invention also relates to a blowing game comprising thedevice as defined in any of the above. Preferably, said game comprisesat least one moveable element, attachment and/or auxiliaries located inthe inner portion of the envelope provided for a ball game, selectedfrom yet not limited to football-like, basketball-like, volleyball-like,racquetball-like, polo-like, handball-like, softball-like, slot-balllike, tennis-like, ping-pong-like, bowling-like, shooting-like or anycombination thereof. Said gane may additionally or alternatively becomprised of any other game, as such as 2D or 3D labyrinth-escapinggames, running, racing, car racing or any combination thereof. Theaforementioned device or game may additionally comprise a scoreboard.

It is another goal of the present invention to provide a method,generally useful for improving the blowing and/or respiringcharacteristics by means of a feed-back device defined in any of theabove, comprising a plurality of blowing and/or respiring efforts insuch a manner that the moveable elements are directed to move in apredetermined course.

The present invention also relates to a method as defined above,especially useful for rehabilitation and/or improvement of therespiratory related organs. Additionally or alternatively, said methodis especially useful for rehabilitation and/or improvement of therespiratory related organs, for muscle therapy, wherein the patientexercises the relevant muscles voluntarily, for embouchure controland/or for musical training. Moreover, said method provides a usefulmeans for speech therapy and for voice training.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In order to understand the invention and to see how it may be carriedout in practice, a preferred embodiment will now be described, by way ofnon-limiting example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings,in which:

FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a side view of a device according toone embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 schematically illustrates a side view of the inner portion of thedevice according to said embodiment, especially adapted forbasketball-like game;

FIG. 3 schematically illustrates a side view of the inner portion of thedevice according to said embodiment, especially adapted for bowling-likegame;

FIG. 4 schematically illustrates a side view of the inner portion of thedevice according to said embodiment, especially adapted for a multiplebasketball-like and/or shooting-like game;

FIG. 5 schematically illustrates a side view of the inner portion of thedevice according to said embodiment, especially adapted forfootball-like game;

FIG. 6 schematically illustrates a side view of the inner portion of thedevice according to said embodiment, especially adapted for another typeof multiple basketball-like and/or shooting-like game;

FIG. 7 schematically illustrates a side view of the inner portion of thedevice according to said embodiment, comprising a plurality ofobstacles.

FIG. 8 schematically illustrates a side view of the inner portion of thedevice according to said embodiment, comprising an elongated labyrinth.

FIG. 9 schematically illustrates a side view of the inner portion of thedevice according to said embodiment, comprising a circular labyrinth.

FIG. 10 schematically illustrates a side view of the device according tosaid embodiment, held by its user, wherein the tube is directeddownwards; and

FIG. 11 schematically illustrates a side view of the device according tosaid embodiment, held by its user, wherein the tube is directed upwards.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The following description is provided, along all chapters of the presentinvention, so as to enable any person skilled in the art to make use ofsaid invention and sets forth the best modes contemplated by theinventor of carrying out this invention. Various modifications, however,will remain apparent to those skilled in the art, since the genericprinciples of the present invention have been defined specifically as ablowing device.

This novel blowing-device is highly useful for acquisition of blowingand/or aspiring abilities. More specifically, the blowing deviceprovides the patient with a stimulus to perform facial motilityexercises and/or breathing rehabilitation. This blowing device alsoprovides a system of games and toys for alternative and/or complementaryrehabilitation. Moreover, it provide the patient and healthprofessionals with a range of possibilities for effectively assistingthe patient.

This blowing device also comprises means to be used as a toy or a game.Hence, the toys include a variety of adaptive games according to eachpatient's choice. In using toys and games, the patients involvethemselves with amusing goals, which increase motivation to perform theexercises. The immediate bonus of the pleasure of playing connects thepatient with his health goals. In addition, since the toys and games canbe shared, the loneliness conventional rehabilitation is alleviated. Theblowing device is light and adaptable to almost any physical limitationthat the patient could present. It can be used at home, at a healthcenter or any other chosen place. Moreover, the blowing device iscomfortable and easy for use both indoors and outdoors, at any moment,facilitating patient's independence. Patients geographically remote fromthe rehabilitation centers can use this product to obtain the requiredassistance. Lastly, the blowing device hereto presented is a producteasy to understand, easy to use, easy to manufacture and low-cost.

The present invention provides for a novel blowing-device, generallyuseful for blowing and/or aspiring training. Said device is especiallyuseful to provide the enhancement or rehabilitation of respiratoryrelated organs in that it improves ventilation, decreases air trappingin the lungs, decreases the work of breathing, improves breathingpatterns and causes general relaxation. In addition, the aforementioneddevice strengthens the diaphragm, coordinates diaphragm movement whenbreathing, causes less effort to be required for breathing and lessenergy to be used for breathing. The respiratory related organs definedabove are selected, yet not limited to facial motility muscles, nose,mouth, windpipe, lungs and diaphragm.

Moreover, the term ‘respiratory related organs’ also relates in thepresent invention to any of the facial nerves and/or the central nervesystem (CNS) as well as to any member of the cardiorespiratory system,which directly or indirectly affects the breathing mechanism.

The terms ‘blowing’ and/or ‘aspiring’ are denoted in the presentinvention interchangeably to include all known terms of breathing,including inspiration and/or expiration, wherein inspiration is themechanism by which air is brought into the lungs, and expiration is themechanism by which air is moved out from the lungs.

As set forth above, the patients’ acquisition, recovery and/or trainingof predetermined breathing abilities are undertaken in the context oftheir particular illness, and therefore tedious exercises are notrequired by the patients daily and/or for long periods of time.Similarly, musical players, especially toddlers taking their firstmusical steps, whose instrumental playing level is insufficient toproduce noticeable musical sounds or tunes or melodies, havedifficulties in improving their embouchure quality and breathingabilities. Thus, the present invention provides a wide and novel rangeof blowing games and breathing related toys, thus presenting parents andother trainers with a stimulating means to rehabilitate, improve,control and/or train children using feedback. This game, toy or trainingdevice is easy to use, easy to handle, easy to manufacture, costeffective and can be use either indoors or outdoors. This devicecomprises a mouthpiece in free communication with the inner portion ofan envelope and at least one movable element located inside saidenvelope. The movable element is further adapted to be activated in apredetermined course whenever blowing and/or aspiration is provided viasaid mouth piece.

Reference is made now to FIG. 1, presenting one embodiment (1) of thepresent invention. This blowing toy is characterized in the mannerdefined above, wherein it comprises the following three ingredients:

-   -   (a) an envelope (2);    -   (b) an assembly of at least one movable element (10 a-10 c) and        a predetermined course located in the inner portion of said        envelope (11); and    -   (c) a mouth piece; comprising at least one inlet or outlet        orifice in communication with the player's mouth.

The envelope (2) comprises a proximal side (P), positioned towards theuser (i.e., the blower, the respirator, the player etc) and a distalside (D), positioned in the opposite direction. Envelope (2) comprisesat least one opening (6) adapted for wind inlet, and preferably anotheropening (11), adapted for wind outlet The envelope further comprises aset of handles (9 a and 9 b), whereat the user as defined above graspsthe envelope while blowing wind.

A mouthpiece (3) is attached to the proximal portion of an open-boretube (4 p). The tube is extended into the envelope via opening (6) insuch a manner that its distal portion (4 d) is directed towards themovable elements (10 a-10 c). The orientation of either the tube (4)and/or the mouthpiece located at the proximal portion of said tube arepreferably adapted to be directed by the user, so the blown and/orrespired wind is to be targeted effectively so that the movable elementsshall be activated in a desired course and/or to a desired measure.

It is in the core of the present invention thus to effect, to regulateand/or to influence the course and/or the measure of movement of atleast a portion of the movable elements described above by means of theblowing/respiration and/or by the manner of said blowing/respiration.Preferably, said regulation and/or influence is provided so theactivation of said portion of the movable elements is a function of theblowing/respiration characteristics.

Hence for example, sharp blowing elevates the movable elements towards apredetermined goal, while moderate blowing directs the element smoothlyforwards. Another example is that by a sequence of ‘staccato-like’blows, said element is directed through a predetermined 3D labyrinthwhile a ‘legato-like’ blow elevates said element upward, out of saidlabyrinth. Another example is that by a sequence of ‘staccato-like’respiration efforts of a predetermined measure, said element is directedin a zigzag trail, slalom, and/or an upward-downward winding pathway.

The open-bore tube may be ended in its proximal rim with an integrallyattached mouthpiece or alternatively, may comprise an effective meansfor attaching any suitable mouthpiece of various shapes and sizes. Forexample, said mouthpiece may be selected from a group of trumpet-likemouthpiece, clarinet-like or oboe-like mouthpiece, a straw-likeopen-bore abutment, a single or multiple bored tube-like members, widebore or thick bore tube members etc.

Said tube may provide for wind inlet and/or outlet, and may further becomprised of one or more attachments, such as one or more valves;unidirectional valves; pipes; sound-makers such as whistles;weathercock-like members; indicators; flow or flux meters; filters,membranes or any other nets such as net (5) etc.

Envelope (2) may be rigid or at least partially flexible, and hence maybe comprised of a frame made of a non-flexible material and a moreflexible coat, coating said frame. The envelope may be square patternedor of any polygonal shape, rounded shape or any combination thereof. Theenvelope may be at least partially transparent.

The size of the envelope is preferably in the range from a few cubiccentimeters, approx. 5 cm³, to approx. 75,000 cm³ and preferably in therange of about 1,000 to 15,000 cm³. Nevertheless, it is in the scope ofanother embodiment of the present invention wherein the above listeddimensions are varied, such as in the case of a blowing device adaptedespecially for toddlers, ill or disabled persons, professional musicplayers etc. The lengths of the tube (4) and its inner bore thus rangefrom a small dimension to a wider scale. Said envelope is adapted to beopen so the inner portion is exposed to the user, or alternatively, theenvelope may be sealed.

The envelope (2) may be comprised of a planar base (B), wherein the baseof the inner portion of the envelope is the coating enveloping thedevice, or wherein the envelope (2) comprises a false base (8) of anyshape or size. Said false base may be of one or more apexes, curves,pathways, trails, slopes, recesses, slots, openings, attachments and/orauxiliaries of any kind or size; drawn patterns or any combinationthereof.

The moveable elements may be selected, yet not limited to any moveableelement, such as geometrical articles, such as balls, cubes, coin-likeelements; vehicle articles such as car-like, ship-like, airplane-likeetc; and to representations of living creatures, such as men-like,animal-like, cartoon-like characteristics etc.

It is well acknowledged in this respect that at least a portion of thosemoveable elements and/or the predetermined course are virtual, andpresented electronically by any suitable computer guided means. Thus, itis in the scope of the present invention wherein the term ‘movableelement’ or ‘element’, as well as the term ‘course’ relates both tophysically existing or virtually presented elements and courses.

FIG. 1 presents one false base (8) comprising two contrary orientedplanar slopes. Three balls are assigned as the movable elements (10 a-10c), adapted to move in any direction, preferably towards the outletopening (11). Nevertheless, said outlet opening (11) may be adapted onlyfor wind exit. This desired 3D movement is provided by the windcharacteristics, the orientation of the tube, and especially of thedistal portion of the tube (4 d), the orientation of the envelope, asgrasped by the user by means of the aforementioned handles (9) or anycombination thereof.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, thehereto-defined blowing device may comprise at least one moveableattachment and/or auxiliary or any combination thereof. The moveableattachment and/or auxiliary defined above may be activated either in apredetermined course, in a random pattern, or in any combinationthereof. In this case, the desired 3D movement of the movable elements(e.g., 10 a-10 c) is provided also by various characteristics of thesaid moveable attachment and/or auxiliary.

Reference is made now to FIG. 2, presenting a schematic illustration ofthe inner portion of the said envelope. The distal inner wall iscomprised of a basket attachment and a false base comprising two slopes.Here, a basketball like game is provided, wherein the player is forcedto blow in an accurate manner in order to insert balls into the basket.

Reference is made now to FIG. 3, presenting another schematicillustration of the inner portion of the said envelope. The distal innerwall is comprised of a set of six bowling like attachments and a falsebase comprising two slopes. Here, a bowling-like game is provided,wherein the player is forced to blow in an accurate manner in order tohit said six bowling like attachments.

Reference is made now to FIG. 4, presenting another schematicillustration of the inner portion of the said envelope. The distal innerwall is comprised of a set of three funnel-like attachments and a falsebase comprising two slopes. Here, a multiple basketball game isprovided, wherein the player is forced to blow in an accurate manner inorder to hit all three said balls inside said funnel like attachments.

Reference is made now to FIG. 5, presenting another schematicillustration of the inner portion of the said envelope. The distal innerwall is comprised of a set of two football goal-like attachments and afalse base comprising two slopes. Here, a football-like game isprovided, wherein the player is forced to blow in an accurate manner inorder to score two of said balls into said goal-like attachments.

Reference is made now to FIG. 6, presenting another schematicillustration of the inner portion of the said envelope. The distal innerwall is comprised of a set of three pipe-like attachments and a falsebase comprising two slopes. Here, a multiple shooting game is provided,wherein the player is forced to blow in an accurate manner in order toforce all said three balls inside said pipe-like attachments.

Reference is made now to FIG. 7, presenting another schematicillustration of the inner portion of the said envelope. This embodimentof the device hereto defined is especially useful for embouchurecontrol, musical training singing training and speech therapy. The innerportion of the envelope comprises a plurality of obstacles, wherein theplayer should pass by means of well-defined blowing or tonguing efforts.A strong and sharp staccato-like blow causes the ball (71) to elevate(75) and to pass the first obstacle (74). Said blow must be short andpowerful, otherwise the ball passes the second obstacle. Thus, only awell-performed staccato-like blow directs the ball (72) to make adownward movement (76) in order to stay in the desired position (73).

Reference is made now to FIG. 8, presenting another schematicillustration of the inner portion of the said envelope. This embodimentof the device hereto defined is also useful for embouchure control,musical training singing training and speech therapy. The inner portionof the envelope is composed of a labyrinth, whereat a staccato-like blowelevates the ball upward (81) towards the entrance, a subsequentlegato-like long blow elevates the ball inside the labyrinth in thedirection (81), and lastly, either strong aspiration or sharp blowingdirects the ball upwards (83) and out of the exit bore of the labyrinth.It is acknowledged in this respect that movement (81-83) may beaccompanied with a musical sound, such as clicking noise (thestaccato-like entrance and exit for example), whistling (the legato-likemovement for example).

Reference is made now to FIG. 9, presenting another schematicillustration of the inner portion of the said envelope. This embodimentof the device hereto defined is also useful for rehabilitation,embouchure control, musical training, singing training and speechtherapy. The inner portion of the envelope is composed of a circularlabyrinth, whereat a staccato-like blow elevates the ball upward (91)towards the entrance, a subsequent legato-like long blow allows the ballto circulate along the inner portion of the circular labyrinth, socessation of said legato-like blow is followed by exit of the balloutside the labyrinth in a downward movement (93). It is acknowledged inthis respect that the circular movement (92) may be accompanied with amusical sound, whistle etc.

Reference is made now to FIG. 10, presenting a schematic illustration ofthe player holding the blowing device comprising a false base of twoslopes as described and defined above. The user directs theaforementioned tube downward towards the distal slope of the false base,so that the ball is directed backwards. In FIG. 11, however, the playeris holding the blowing device and directing the aforementioned tubeupward towards the distal inner wall, so that the ball is directedforwards.

The aforementioned device or game or training device as defined in anyof the above may additionally comprise a scoreboard. According toanother embodiment of the present invention, the term ‘scoreboard’ is ofwider scope, and additionally includes any feedback means adapted toinline or offline improvement, direction, guidance, rehabilitation orany other controlling activity. Said controlling activity may bepresented, directed, or signed either directly or indirectly on ascoreboard, electronic or computerized media Said direct and/or indirectmedia may be selected by intercommunication means, such as Internet,telephone-line or cellular network etc. Said presentation, direction, orsign of the controlling activity is selected, yet not limited, to anyvisual, vocal, tactile means or any combination thereof.

It is further in the scope of the present invention wherein each of thedevices as defined and described in the present invention comprises morethan one game, and or more than one set of either moveable elements orpredetermined courses.

1. A blowing device useful for acquisition of blowing and/or aspiringabilities, wherein the user is directed to blow and/or aspire is apredetermined manner, comprising; a. An envelope; b. At least onemovable element located inside the inner portion of said envelope; c. Adirectable tube of an open bore, having a proximal portion and a distalportion; said tube is protruded into said envelope at the proximal endand extended to a mouthpiece, adapted to be in communication with saiduser mouth; the distal portion of said tube is further extended into theinner portion of the envelope; wherein said movable element is directedto move in a predetermined course by a means of the blowing and/oraspiration characteristics.
 2. A rehabilitation device according toclaim 1, adapted to provide the improvement or rehabilitation ofrespiratory related organs.
 3. The rehabilitation device according toclaim 2, wherein the respiratory related organs are selected from facialmotility muscles, nose, mouth, larynx, windpipe, lungs and diaphragm. 4.The rehabilitation device according to claim 2, adapted to improve or torehabilitate respiratory related organs by a means selected from thegroup of improving ventilation, decreasing air trapping in the lungs,decreasing the work of breathing, improving breathing patterns andcausing general relaxation, coordinating diaphragm movement whenbreathing, causing less effort to be required for breathing and lessenergy to be used for breathing or any combination thereof.
 5. Atraining device according to claim 1, adapted to embouchure control. 6.The musical training device according to claim 5, wherein the mouthpieceis shaped as a hole; single, double or multiple reed system; a cup; astraw-like windpipe or any combination thereof.
 7. The device accordingto claim 1, wherein the envelope comprises one or more handles so theuser is able to hold the device effectively and hence to guide saidenvelope to a desired orientation, so the moveable element is directedto move in a predetermined course.
 8. The device according to claim 1,wherein at least the distal portion of the tube is tunable, so themoveable element is directed to move in a predetermined course by meansof directing the distal portion of the tube while blowing and/oraspiring towards the element, the inner portion of the envelope or anycombination thereof.
 9. The device according to claim 1, additionallycomprising at least one attachment or auxiliary located in the innerportion of the envelope.
 10. The device according to claim 9, wherein atleast one attachment or auxiliary comprises an activation mechanism. 11.The device according to claim 9 wherein the element is directed to moveby means of at least one attachment or auxiliary located in the innerportion of the envelope.
 12. The device according to claim 1, whereinthe envelope comprises one or more inlet and/or outlet openings, whereineither the moveable elements or the wind is directed to pass throughsaid opening.
 13. The device according to claim 1, wherein the envelopeis either rigid or at least partially flexible.
 14. The device accordingto claim 1, characterized in that the envelope comprises a squarepatterned shape, polygonal shape, rounded shape or any combinationthereof.
 15. The device according to claim 1, wherein the envelope is atleast partially transparent.
 16. The device according to claim 1,wherein the volume of the envelope ranges between about 5 to 75,000 cm3.17. The device according to claim 1, wherein the volume of the enveloperanges between about 1,000 to 15,000 cm3.
 18. The device according toclaim 1, wherein the envelope comprises a false base.
 19. The deviceaccording to claim 18, wherein the false base comprises at least oneapex, curve, pathway, trail, slope, recess, slot, opening, attachmentsand/or auxiliaries of any kind or size, drawn patterns or anycombination thereof.
 20. The device according to claim 1, wherein thetube comprises at least one attachment selected from valve;unidirectional valve; pipe; sound-maker unit, weathercock-like member;indicator; flow or flux meters, a filtering means or any combinationthereof.
 21. (canceled)
 22. The game according to claim 21, wherein themoveable elements, attachments and/or additives located in the innerportion of the envelope provide for a game selected from football-like,basketball-like, volleyball-like, racquetball-like, polo- like,handball-like, softball-like, slot-ball like, tennis-like,ping-pong-like, bowling-like, shooting-like, 2D or 3D labyrinth-escapinggames, running, racing, car racing or any combination thereof.
 23. Thegame according to claim 21, additionally comprising a scoreboard.
 24. Amethod for improving the blowing and/or respiring characteristics by afeed-back means of the device defined in claim 1, comprising a pluralityof blowing and/or respiring efforts in such a manner that the moveableelements are directed to move in a predetermined course.
 25. The methodas defined in claim 24, especially useful for rehabilitation and/orimprovement of the respiratory related organs.
 26. The method as definedin claim 24, especially useful for rehabilitation and/or improvement ofthe respiratory related organs.
 27. The method as defined in claim 24,especially useful in active muscle therapy, wherein the patientexercises the committed muscles voluntarily.
 28. The method as definedin claim 24, especially useful for embouchure control.
 29. The method asdefined in claim 24, especially useful for musical training.
 30. Themethod as defined in claim 24, especially useful for speech therapy. 31.The method as defined in claim 24, especially useful for singingtraining.